El Paso County sheriff's investigators arrest two in connection with alleged 'chop shop'

El Paso County sheriff's investigators on Monday arrested the owner and office manager of a Socorro metal business in connection to an alleged

"chop shop" for stolen vehicles, officials said.

Deputies arrested Jaime Gandara, 39, and Jennifer Nicole Martinez, 25, on suspicion of fraudulent transfer of a motor vehicle. Martinez also faces a charge of giving a false report to a peace officer. Officials said a third unidentified person was also arrested in the case.

Sheriff's officials said the case began Jan. 29 when a person reported finding their stolen vehicle at Sierra Metals in the 200 block of Horizon Boulevard. The vehicle, which was missing parts, had been reported stolen a day earlier.

Anyone who had a car stolen shortly after someone inquired about it or test drove the car, may call the sheriff's Strike Team at 546-2280.

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